ANNUAL PURGE

I use the end of summer as an occasion to organize and purge my tack and supplies. I clean and inspect everything. If I haven’t used an item in more than a year, and it’s still in good repair, I might donate it to a local rescue organization or take it to the community tack swap. It’s also a time to ensure that my horse’s winter gear is still in good shape and fits him.— Kelly Wilson, Yakima, Washington

Send your suggestions for inexpensive horsecare substitutes as well as hints for saving effort and time to Hands On, EQUUS, P.O. Box 7510, Falls Church, Virginia 22040; email: EQLetters@aimmedia.com. Senders of published items will receive selected EQUUS merchandise.